Casualties unknown

2025-05-31: he Aircraft: Boeing 737-8 MAX (A4O-ML) — Oman Air — Muscat International Airport, 23°35’36’’ N058°17’04’’ E, OM

Muscat International Airport, 23°35’36’’ N058°17’04’’ E, OM

On May 31, 2025, a he Aircraft: Boeing 737-8 MAX (registration A4O-ML) operated by Oman Air was involved in an aviation accident near Muscat International Airport, 23°35’36’’ N058°17’04’’ E, OM. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 3.4.1 Blunt FOD and the origin of FOD could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB)Primary reportUpdated 1781168672Data APIEditorial standards

On 31 May 2025, an Oman Air Boeing 737-8 MAX (A4O-ML) experienced a tyre failure and loss of hydraulics after takeoff from Muscat International Airport. Another flight reported tyre debris on the runway, prompting inspection.

History of the Flight

On 31st May 2025, at 05:22:00 UTC, an Oman Air Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration A4O-ML, operating scheduled passenger flight OMA815 from Muscat International Airport (OOMS) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (VTBS), commenced takeoff roll on Runway 26L after receiving clearance from the Tower Air Traffic Control Officer. The aircraft became airborne successfully.

At 05:30:34, the flight crew of another aircraft, OMA231, contacted the Tower ATCO and reported tyre debris on the runway. The Tower ATCO informed the Approach ATCO about the debris. Subsequently, a runway inspection was conducted by an Oman Airports Airfield Officer, who found foreign object debris (FOD) on the runway.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8 MAX, Omani registration A4O-ML, operated by Oman Air. The incident involved a tyre failure and loss of hydraulics, as indicated by the investigation.

Investigation

The Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB) opened an investigation into the serious incident. The investigation was conducted in accordance with Civil Aviation Law 76/2019 and ICAO Annex 13. The sole objective was to prevent future occurrences.

Conclusion

The investigation determined the occurrence to be a tyre failure and loss of hydraulics. No probable cause was stated in the report excerpt.

Investigation report by the Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB). Original record: https://mtcit.gov.om/web/content/37438. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB), Ministry of Transport, Communications and IT, Sultanate of Oman.